Residential - Household Hazardous Waste Center

Household hazardous waste is accepted at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center. Tacoma and Pierce County residents can bring their household hazardous waste to our facility for no extra charge with proof of residency. There is a 30-gallon per customer per day limit.

Household hazardous waste should be properly disposed of and is not accepted as garbage. Please make sure liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers.

Electronics

Electronics are also accepted by: E-Cycle WashingtonTake it Back NetworkYou also can check with manufacturers for possible take-back programs, watch for retailer recycling events or donate working electronics to charities.

The Take It Back Network also accepts florescent bulbs (CFLs) and tubes.
Cell phones, batteries and chargers can be recycled for free at the Tacoma Recycling Center, Tacoma Municipal Building and the Tacoma Public Utilities Lobby.

Commercial - Hazardous Waste Assistance

Tacoma businesses are eligible for hazardous waste assistance. We can help provide: